Property & Housing Litigation Solicitor in Birmingham

A highly regarded Legal 500 law firm is seeking an Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor to join its growing Housing Management & Property Litigation team in Birmingham. Acting for multiple Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlords across England and Wales, the team is recognised for delivering high-quality advice across a broad range of housing management and property litigation matters. This opportunity offers exposure to a varied caseload combining both contentious and advisory work, within a collaborative and supportive environment that places genuine emphasis on career development, wellbeing and long-term progression.

The Role:

• Support the continued growth and development of a highly regarded Housing Management & Property Litigation team.
• Build and strengthen relationships with Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlord clients across England and Wales.
• Take an active role in supporting existing client relationships and identifying opportunities to further enhance service delivery.
• Advise clients on a broad range of contentious property litigation matters including forfeiture, service charge disputes, breach of lease claims and possession-related issues.
• Provide strategic advice on non-contentious matters including lease interpretation, property management issues, building safety and fire safety related matters.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's real estate, housing and litigation teams to deliver commercially focused solutions.
• Support clients in responding to evolving regulatory and legislative requirements affecting the housing sector.
• Assist in mentoring and developing junior team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Maintain responsibility for financial performance, including efficient file management, billing and delivery against key performance objectives.
• Contribute to the profile and continued success of the team through client engagement, networking and thought leadership activities.

The Candidate:

• Demonstrates strong technical expertise within Property Litigation, Housing Litigation or Housing Management work.
• Experienced in handling landlord and tenant disputes, breach of lease matters, service charge disputes and wider property litigation issues.
• Possesses a strong understanding of housing and property-related legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Capable of delivering pragmatic, commercially focused and client-centric advice.
• Experienced in managing client relationships and working closely with institutional, public sector or commercial clients.
• Contributes positively to team development and wider business objectives.
• An effective communicator with strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• A qualified Solicitor operating at Associate or Senior Associate level within Property Litigation, Housing Litigation or a related practice area.

The Benefits & How to Apply:

• A highly competitive salary with a strong overall benefits package.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Private healthcare cover.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance cover.
• Generous annual leave entitlement above statutory requirements.
• Hybrid working from the firm's Birmingham office.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing and highly regarded team.
• A collaborative working environment with a strong commitment to professional development and work-life balance.

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.